Dreaming of living and working in New Zealand permanently? The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa is your ideal route. Designed for qualified professionals with skills New Zealand needs, this points-based visa allows you to live, work, and settle permanently. If you have the right experience, qualifications, and a job offer in New Zealand, the SMC visa opens the door to a bright future in one of the world’s most welcoming countries.
To apply for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Visa, you must meet the following:
Permanent residency in New Zealand for you and your family.
Access to public healthcare and education.
Work for any employer, in any sector, once your residency is granted.
Apply for citizenship after fulfilling residency requirements.
Enjoy free travel in and out of New Zealand with a resident visa.
Bring your partner and dependent children with you.
The SMC is New Zealand’s primary residence visa for skilled workers. It uses a points-based system to assess applicants based on age, job offer, income, work experience, and qualifications. You must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), and if you meet the required points, you may be invited to apply for residence.
The following roles are frequently eligible under the SMC:
It’s a points-based residence visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in New Zealand permanently.
Yes, a skilled job offer is required to meet the points threshold.
You need a minimum of 6 points, calculated based on job, salary, qualifications, and more.
Yes, your partner and dependent children can be included in your application.
It varies, but from EOI submission to visa approval can take several months.
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